The ISAF has produced a one-page set of introductory rules for racing to help newcomers to the sport. The move is aimed at making it as easy as possible for beginners to take up and compete in sailing, and so these introductory rules are basic. However, they remain compatible with the principles and fundamental rules in the full ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).
Initially the introductory rules are experimental and ISAF has invited organizations involved in race training to apply to trial the rules and to provide their comments and recommendations. It is hoped that the development of the rules will progress sufficiently to make them generally available before the end of this year.
Full details at sailing.org/contactisaf.
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